In a move signaling potential market intervention, the Federal Reserve quietly injected $20 billion into the financial system without raising alarm bells. This unprecedented action, involving direct purchases of short-term Treasury bonds, offers a quiet solution to ease pressure on banks while avoiding the negative impact of traditional stimulus measures like rate cuts or open money printing. 2021 saw a similar strategy employed during COVID-related economic shocks, highlighting the Fed’s current challenge in navigating a tightrope between market stability and inflation control. While this maneuver won’t explicitly alter interest rates, it could have significant ripple effects for crypto investors.